163 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

163 Court Street, a 5-story, 6-unit elevator building located in Cobble Hill and built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety incidents over recent years. Most notably, in March 2024, the building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, with at least two instances where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection, though violations were ultimately issued in one case.

More recently, in October 2024, a fire escape safety complaint was investigated by HPD, though no housing law violations were found. The building underwent a major conversion from a 2-unit private dwelling to its current configuration, which appears to have been completed without obtaining proper certificates of occupancy, as indicated by a 2024 violation for failing to file plans and obtain necessary approvals. The property has a documented history of construction-related compliance issues dating back to 2018-2020, including violations related to scaffold safety, site protection, and construction supervision during a renovation period.

Multiple inspections showed various safety concerns that were ultimately resolved, though they indicate a period of significant construction activity and regulatory scrutiny. More recent inspections show no active bedbug infestations since at least 2022, and while there was rat activity noted in an October 2020 inspection, subsequent rodent inspections in 2021 and earlier years had passed. The building's records show regular permit issuances between 2019-2021 for various construction and repair work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvements to the property.